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H.J.Res. 88 (119th): This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision .

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Recorded summary

This joint resolution would revoke the federal waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board for its Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, which set low-emission and zero-emission vehicle requirements. It would nullify the EPA notice that issued the waiver. Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers from federal preemption of certain state emission standards.

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Theological note: The measure bears on stewardship of creation, clean air as a common good, and the proper division of authority between federal and state governments under general equity. Scripture does not directly address vehicle emission waivers, so the question is prudential, involving how to weigh environmental protection, consumer and producer burdens, and federalism.

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Roll 114 · 1-May-2025 10:37 AM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 246 · Nay 164 · Other 22

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Roll 276 · May 21, 2025, 11:21 PM · On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)

Yea 51 · Nay 46 · Other 3

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Roll 277 · May 22, 2025, 10:30 AM · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88 · Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)

Yea 51 · Nay 44 · Other 5

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